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C1 noun /ˈpræɡ.mə.tɪ.zəm/

pragmatism

实践主义
Meaning
A practical approach to problems and affairs; dealing with things sensibly and realistically.
Example
His pragmatism helped solve the financial crisis.
他的实践主义帮助解决了金融危机。
A2 noun /ˈef.ət/

Effort

努力
Meaning
physical or mental activity needed to achieve something
Example
She put a lot of effort into preparing for the final examination.
她在准备期末考试时付出了很多努力。
C1 adjective /nɑːkˈtɜr.nəl/

Nocturnal

夜行性
Meaning
active at night; happening during the night
Example
Owls are nocturnal animals that hunt at night.
猫头鹰是夜间活动的动物，在晚上捕猎。
C2 verb /fɔrˈswɛr/

forswear

放弃
Meaning
to renounce or reject; to give up completely
Example
He forswore his old habits and started a new life.
他放弃了旧习惯，开始了新的生活。
A2 verb /hʌnt/

hunt

狩猎
Meaning
to chase and kill wild animals; to search for something
Example
The tigers hunt their prey at night.
老虎在夜间追捕它们的猎物。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌbɛər/

forebear

祖先
Meaning
An ancestor, especially one who lived a long time ago.
Example
He often speaks of his forebears with great respect.
他常常带着极大的敬意谈论他的祖先。
B2 noun /ɪnˈθuziæst/

enthusiast

爱好者
Meaning
a person who is very interested in a particular activity or subject
Example
He is a football enthusiast and watches every match.
他是一个足球爱好者，看每一场比赛。
B2 noun /ˈveɪ.kən.si/

Vacancy

空缺; 空位或职位
Meaning
an unoccupied position or job; an empty space or room
Example
There is a vacancy for a software engineer in our company.
我们公司有一个软件工程师的空缺。
B1 adjective ˈɪnəveɪtɪv

innovative

创新的
Meaning
Featuring new methods; advanced and original
Example
Innovative strategies are required to combat pollution.
创新的战略是解决污染问题的关键。
A2 noun /ˈsoʊʃəl ˈmiːdiə/

social media

社交媒体
Meaning
Websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking.
Example
Social media often causes delays.
社交媒体经常造成延迟。
B2 noun /pænˈdɛmɪk/

pandemic

大流行病
Meaning
An outbreak of a disease that occurs on a global scale.
Example
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the world dramatically.
COVID-19 大流行病极大地改变了世界。
C1 noun /kəˈmɪtl̩/

committal

监禁 / 扣押
Meaning
The action of sending a person to prison or a mental hospital; also the act of committing something to a particular place.
Example
The judge ordered the committal of the accused to custody.
法官命令将被告送入拘留。
B1 noun /trænzˈleɪʃən/

translation

翻译
Meaning
the process of converting text or speech from one language into another
Example
She completed the translation of the book within two months.
她在两个月内完成了这本书的翻译。
C2 adjective /səˈluːtəˌtɔri/

salutatory

欢迎辞
Meaning
Relating to or expressing a greeting or an address, especially at the beginning of a speech.
Example
She delivered a salutatory address at the graduation ceremony.
她在毕业典礼上发表了欢迎辞。
C2 verb /ɛnˈkɪndl/

enkindle

点燃，激发
Meaning
to set on fire or inspire strong emotion
Example
The speech enkindled hope in the audience.
演讲点燃了观众心中的希望。
C1 adjective ɪnˈkʌm.bənt

incumbent

有义务的
Meaning
necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.
Example
It is incumbent upon all citizens to obey the law.
所有公民都有义务遵守法律。
A2 noun /ˈæŋ.ɡər/

Anger

愤怒
Meaning
a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility
Example
His anger was evident when he slammed the door.
当他摔门时，他的愤怒显而易见。
B1 verb /ˈɛdjʊˌkeɪt/

educate

教育
Meaning
to give knowledge, skills, or training to someone; to teach
Example
Parents should educate their children about healthy habits.
父母应该教育他们的孩子关于健康习惯。
C1 noun /kuːp/

coop

鸡或其他鸟类的一个小围栏或笼子
Meaning
a small enclosure or cage for chickens or other birds
Example
The farmer checked the chickens in the coop every morning.
农民每天早上检查鸡舍里的鸡。
C2 noun /ˌænəlˈdʒiːziə/

analgesia

镇痛
Meaning
The inability to feel pain while still conscious.
Example
The doctor induced analgesia before performing the procedure.
医生在进行手术前诱导了镇痛。
B1 verb /kæst/

cast

投掷
Meaning
to throw; to choose actors for a play; to shape metal
Example
The fisherman casts his line into the water.
渔夫把他的鱼线投进水里。
B2 noun/verb /kjuː/

cue

信号
Meaning
A signal or prompt for action; to give a signal.
Example
The actor waited for his cue before entering the stage.
演员在上台前等待他的信号。
A1 noun /ˈhɒs.pɪ.təl/

hospital

医院
Meaning
an institution where sick or injured people are given medical treatment
Example
He was taken to the hospital after the accident.
事故发生后，他被送往医院。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvɛtərət/

inveterate

根深蒂固
Meaning
having a long-established habit, activity, or interest that is unlikely to change
Example
He is an inveterate reader who spends hours in the library every day.
他是一个根深蒂固的读者，每天在图书馆度过几个小时。
B2 adjective əˈstaʊn.dɪŋ

astounding

惊人的，令人震惊的，令人惊讶的
Meaning
Surprisingly impressive or notable; causing shock or surprise.
Example
The magician's astounding tricks left the audience speechless.
魔术师的惊人技巧让观众目瞪口呆。
B2 verb /skriːtʃ/

screech

发出尖锐的声音
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched and unpleasant sound
Example
The car screeched to a halt.
那辆车发出了刺耳的声音并猛地停下。
C1 verb /hɔːrd/

hoard

囤积
Meaning
to accumulate and hide away a large supply of something, often secretly
Example
During the crisis, many people began to hoard food and water.
在危机期间，许多人开始囤积食物和水。
B2 adverb /ˈædɪkwətli/

adequately

恰当地
Meaning
in a satisfactory manner
Example
He completed the task adequately, but could improve next time.
他适当地完成了任务，但下次可以改进。
C1 verb /raɪl/

rile

Meaning
to irritate or annoy someone
Example
His careless comments really riled her.
C2 adjective /ˈvoʊlənt/

volant

会飞的
Meaning
able to fly or moving swiftly
Example
The volant bird soared gracefully across the sky.
那只会飞的鸟优雅地飞翔在天空中。
B1 adjective /ˈsɒlɪd/

solid

坚固
Meaning
firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid
Example
The ground was solid underfoot.
地面在脚下是坚固的。
B2 verb /ˈtrɛmbəl/

tremble

颤抖
Meaning
To shake slightly, often because of fear, cold, or nervousness.
Example
She began to tremble with fear before speaking.
她在讲话前因害怕而开始颤抖。
C1 verb /ˈdæŋɡəl/

dangle

悬挂
Meaning
to hang loosely or swing freely
Example
The keys dangled from his belt.
钥匙从他的腰带上悬挂。
C2 noun /ˌfɔːrɔːrdɪˈneɪʃən/

foreordination

预定
Meaning
the act of determining something in advance; predestination
Example
The doctrine of foreordination suggests that events are fixed by divine will.
预定论教义认为，事件是由神的意志所决定的。
B2 noun /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒ/

Privilege

特权
Meaning
a special right or advantage that only one person or group has
Example
It's a privilege to work with such talented people.
与如此有才华的人一起工作是一种特权。
B1 adverb /ˈfeər.li/

Fairly

公正地; 适度地; 合理地
Meaning
in a just manner; moderately; reasonably
Example
The test was fairly easy, but some questions were challenging.
测试相当简单，但一些问题具有挑战性。
B1 noun /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/

automobile

汽车
Meaning
a road vehicle powered by an engine, typically with four wheels
Example
He bought a new automobile last week.
他上周买了一辆新车。
B2 verb /pərˈsɪst/

persist

Meaning
to continue firmly in an action or opinion despite difficulty or opposition
Example
She decided to persist in her efforts to learn French.
B2 noun /ˈtroʊfi/

trophy

奖杯
Meaning
An object awarded as a prize for a victory or achievement.
Example
She proudly displayed the trophy she won in the competition.
她骄傲地展示了她在比赛中赢得的奖杯。
B2 noun ˈkɛmɪkəl weɪst

chemical waste

化学废料
Meaning
Waste material from industrial or laboratory processes that contains harmful chemicals.
Example
Chemical waste pollutes water bodies.
化学废料污染水体。
B2 adjective /ˈfɜːr.taɪl/

Fertile

肥沃的
Meaning
capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops; able to conceive children
Example
The fertile soil in this region makes it perfect for growing vegetables.
这个地区的肥沃土壤使其成为种植蔬菜的理想之地。
B1 verb /dræɡ/

drag

拖
Meaning
to pull something heavy or difficult to move along the ground; to go somewhere unwillingly; to last too long
Example
She had to drag the heavy suitcase up the stairs.
她必须把沉重的行李拖上楼梯。
A1 adjective ˈdɪfɪkəlt

difficult

困难
Meaning
Needing much effort or skill to accomplish, deal with, or understand; hard.
Example
Managing urban challenges has become increasingly difficult.
管理城市挑战变得越来越困难。
B2 verb /dɪˈstɔːrt/

distort

Meaning
to twist or change the shape, appearance, or meaning of something so it is not true or accurate
Example
The mirror distorted her reflection.
C2 adjective rɪˈtɛn.tɪv

retentive

记忆力强
Meaning
Having strong memory or the ability to retain information for a long time.
Example
Students with a retentive memory excel in academics.
记忆力强的学生在学术上表现优异。
B1 adjective /ˌen.təˈteɪ.nɪŋ/

Entertaining

娱乐的; 有趣且引人入胜
Meaning
providing amusement or enjoyment; funny and engaging
Example
The comedian's performance was very entertaining and kept the audience laughing.
那位喜剧演员的表演非常娱乐，观众笑声不断。
B2 adjective /məˈtjʊr/

mature

成熟
Meaning
fully developed or grown, especially emotionally or intellectually
Example
She has become a mature and confident leader.
她已经成为一位成熟且自信的领导者。
C2 adjective /eɪˈrɪðmɪk/

arrhythmic

心律不齐
Meaning
Lacking a regular rhythm or beat.
Example
The patient had an arrhythmic heartbeat.
病人的心跳不规律。
A2 noun /ɡoʊl/

Goal

目标; 目的地;
Meaning
the object of a person's ambition or effort; an aim or desired result; a point scored in sports
Example
Her goal is to become a doctor and help people in underserved communities.
她的目标是成为一名医生，并帮助贫困社区的人们。
B1 adjective /ˈθæŋk.fəl/

Thankful

感激的
Meaning
pleased and relieved; expressing gratitude; appreciative
Example
I am thankful for all your help and support.
我感谢你所有的帮助和支持。
B2 noun /ˈɔːɡənɪzəm/

organism

有机体
Meaning
a living thing that has an organized structure and can grow and reproduce
Example
Every organism needs water to survive.
每个有机体都需要水才能生存。
B2 adjective /ˈhoʊmli/

Homely

简单舒适；没有虚饰；外表朴素；温馨亲切
Meaning
simple and comfortable; unpretentious; plain in appearance; cozy and familiar
Example
She enjoyed the homely atmosphere of the small café.
她喜欢那个小咖啡馆的温馨氛围。
C2 noun /əˈfleɪtəs/

afflatus

神圣的灵感
Meaning
a sudden divine inspiration or creative impulse
Example
The poet wrote the verses under a sudden afflatus of inspiration.
诗人在突然的神圣灵感下写下了诗句。
C2 noun /ˈtjuːtərʃɪp/

tutorship

辅导
Meaning
The office or position of a tutor; guidance or instruction given by a tutor.
Example
He thrived under the tutorship of his mentor.
他在导师的辅导下取得了成功。
B2 noun /stæns/

stance

立场
Meaning
a person's attitude, opinion, or position on an issue
Example
The company took a strong stance on environmental protection.
公司在环境保护问题上采取了强硬立场。
C1 noun /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊʃən/

locomotion

运动
Meaning
movement or the ability to move from one place to another
Example
Walking is the most common form of human locomotion.
走路是人类最常见的运动方式。
B2 noun /ˈkrɪtɪk/

critic

评论家
Meaning
A person who judges the merits of something, especially art or literature
Example
The film critic praised the director's latest movie.
电影评论家赞扬了导演的最新电影。
B2 verb /pəˈzɛs/

possess

拥有 / 拥有
Meaning
To have or own something; to hold a quality or characteristic.
Example
She possesses great talent in music.
她在音乐上拥有巨大的天赋。
A2 noun /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

making

制作
Meaning
the process of producing or constructing something
Example
The making of the movie took over two years.
电影的制作过程花费了超过两年时间。
C2 adjective /ˌɛf.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/

efficacious

有效的
Meaning
Successful in producing a desired or intended result; effective.
Example
The vaccine proved highly efficacious in preventing infections.
疫苗在预防感染方面证明是非常有效的。
C1 verb /vəˈkeɪt/

vacate

腾出
Meaning
to leave a place; to make empty by leaving
Example
The tenants must vacate the apartment by the end of the month.
房客必须在月底前腾出公寓。
C2 noun /ˈklærɪən/

Clarion

号角
Meaning
a shrill narrow-tubed war trumpet; a medieval trumpet with a clear piercing tone
Example
The clarion sounded across the battlefield to signal the charge.
号角在战场上响起，标志着进攻的信号。
B1 noun /ˈkɒntɪnənt/

continent

大陆
Meaning
one of the large landmasses on Earth such as Asia, Africa, or Europe
Example
Asia is the largest continent in the world.
亚洲是世界上最大的大陆。
A2 verb /ˈmænɪdʒ/

manage

管理
Meaning
to control or organize something; to succeed in doing something difficult
Example
He manages a team of twenty employees effectively.
他有效地管理着二十名员工。
C2 noun /ˈɜːrtʃɪn/

urchin

街头小孩
Meaning
a mischievous or poorly dressed child, often from the streets
Example
The ragged urchins played by the riverbank.
那些穿着破烂的街头小孩在河边玩耍。
C2 adjective /ˌmɛrəˈtrɪʃəs/

meretricious

华而不实
Meaning
apparently attractive but having no real value or integrity.
Example
The design was flashy but meretricious.
设计华丽但华而不实。
C1 verb ɪˈluːd

elude

逃避
Meaning
Evade or escape from, typically in a skillful or cunning way; avoid being caught.
Example
The thief managed to elude the police.
小偷成功逃脱了警察。
C2 adjective /ˈfɒp.ɪʃ/

Foppish

过度关注个人外貌和衣服；对穿着虚荣
Meaning
excessively concerned with one's appearance and clothes; vain about dress
Example
His foppish behavior and expensive clothes made him stand out.
他的foppish行为和昂贵的衣服使他与众不同。
B1 noun /ˈtɛmpəl/

temple

寺庙
Meaning
a building used for the worship of a god or gods
Example
They visited an ancient temple during their trip to India.
他们在印度旅行时参观了一个古老的寺庙。
B2 verb /koʊp/

cope

应对
Meaning
to deal effectively with something difficult
Example
She had to cope with a lot of pressure at work.
她不得不应对工作中的巨大压力。
C2 adjective /ˈwæɡ.ɪʃ/

waggish

顽皮或淘气
Meaning
playfully humorous or mischievous
Example
His waggish remarks made everyone laugh.
他的顽皮评论让每个人都笑了。
B2 noun /wæks ˈkændəl/

Wax-candle

蜡烛
Meaning
a cylinder of wax with a wick through it that burns to give light
Example
We lit a wax candle during the power outage.
在停电期间我们点燃了一支蜡烛
A2 verb /kənˈtɪn.juːd/

continued

继续
Meaning
Kept happening or carried on without stopping.
Example
She continued working despite the challenges.
她继续工作，尽管面临挑战。
C2 verb /hjuː/

hew

砍
Meaning
To chop or cut something, especially wood or stone, with a tool.
Example
The workers hewed logs to build the cabin.
工人们砍伐木材建造小屋。
B2 verb /ɪnˈstrʌkt/

instruct

指示
Meaning
to teach; to give directions
Example
The teacher instructed the students carefully.
老师仔细地指示了学生。
B2 noun /ˈkɒk.roʊtʃ/

Cockroach

蟑螂
Meaning
a flat brown insect that is commonly found in kitchens and other warm places
Example
A cockroach ran across the kitchen floor quickly.
一只蟑螂迅速地跑过厨房的地板。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrsənl/

impersonal

非个人化
Meaning
not influenced by, showing, or involving personal feelings; lacking human warmth or emotion
Example
The letter was written in a very impersonal style.
信件是以非常非个人化的风格写的。
C2 noun /ˈtændʒənsi/

tangency

相切
Meaning
the condition of touching but not intersecting, especially in geometry
Example
The circle and the line are in a state of tangency at one point.
圆和直线在一个点上处于相切状态。
B2 adjective /ˈpleɪfəl/

playful

顽皮的, 活泼的
Meaning
full of fun and high spirits; lively
Example
The puppy was very playful, running around the garden.
小狗很顽皮，在花园里跑来跑去。
B2 noun /ˈet.ɪ.kət/

Etiquette

礼仪
Meaning
the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession
Example
Proper etiquette requires standing when a lady enters the room.
适当的礼仪要求在女士进入房间时起立。
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ/

undergo

经历
Meaning
to go through something, especially something unpleasant or difficult
Example
She had to undergo surgery to recover.
她不得不接受手术以恢复。
B1 noun /ˈwɔːdrəʊb/

wardrobe

衣橱
Meaning
A large cupboard where clothes are stored; also the collection of clothes someone owns.
Example
Her wardrobe is full of colorful dresses.
她的衣橱里充满了五颜六色的裙子。
C1 noun /pluːm/

plume

一根大而柔软的羽毛，或者类似羽毛的东西
Meaning
a large, soft feather or something resembling a feather
Example
The soldier wore a red plume on his helmet.
士兵戴着一根红色羽毛在他的头盔上。
C2 noun /ˈlɪbərəlɪst/

liberalist

自由主义者
Meaning
a person who supports liberal ideas and principles
Example
He is a well-known liberalist advocating human rights.
他是一个著名的自由主义者，提倡人权。
A2 noun /prəˈdʌkʃən/

production

生产
Meaning
the process of manufacturing or creating something
Example
The production of this film took over a year.
这部电影的制作超过了一年。
A2 adjective/adverb /laʊd/

loud

响亮
Meaning
Producing or capable of producing much noise.
Example
The music was too loud to concentrate.
音乐太响了，无法集中注意力。
B1 noun /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/

championship

锦标赛
Meaning
a competition to decide who is the best in a particular sport or activity.
Example
The championship will be held next month.
锦标赛将在下个月举行。
B1 noun /əˈpiːl/

Appeal

呼吁; 申请; 吸引力
Meaning
a serious or urgent request, typically to the public; the quality of being attractive or interesting
Example
The charity made an appeal for donations.
慈善机构发起了一个捐赠的呼吁。
B2 noun, verb /ˈblɒsəm/

blossom

开花
Meaning
a flower or mass of flowers on a tree or plant; to develop or flourish
Example
The small garden began to blossom in spring.
小花园在春天开始开花。
A2 adverb /bɪˈjɒnd/

Beyond

超越; 超出设定的界限;
Meaning
further away than; exceeding; more than
Example
The mountains stretched beyond the horizon.
山脉延伸到地平线之外。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪpəˈlɪtɪkəl/

apolitical

不关心政治
Meaning
not interested in or not connected with politics
Example
She prefers to stay apolitical and focus on her work.
她更喜欢保持不关心政治的态度，专注于自己的工作。
A2 noun /ˈmænɪdʒər/

manager

经理
Meaning
a person responsible for controlling or administering an organization or group of staff
Example
The manager approved the new project plan.
经理批准了新的项目计划。
C2 verb /əˈdʒʌdʒ/

adjudge

裁决
Meaning
to consider or declare officially in a legal or formal manner
Example
He was adjudged guilty by the court.
他被法院判定有罪。
C1 noun ˌdʒɛriˈætrɪk səˈsaɪəti

geriatric society

老年人社会
Meaning
A society or community where elderly people make up a large proportion of the population
Example
A geriatric society demands specialized healthcare systems.
老年人社会需要专业的医疗保健系统。
B2 noun /ˈaʊt.saɪ.dər/

Out-sider

局外人
Meaning
a person who does not belong to a particular group; someone not accepted by a group
Example
As an outsider, he found it difficult to understand their traditions.
作为外人，他发现很难理解他们的传统。
C2 noun /ˈbʌt.ə.flaɪ piː/

Butterfly Pea

蝴蝶豆
Meaning
a blue flowering plant with butterfly-shaped flowers, used to make herbal tea
Example
Butterfly pea flowers turn tea into a beautiful blue color.
蝴蝶豆花将茶水染成美丽的蓝色。
A1 verb /ˈwɔːtər/

water

浇水
Meaning
to give water to plants or animals; to irrigate
Example
She waters the plants every morning.
她每天早上给植物浇水。
C2 verb /ˈfɛtər/

fetter

束缚，限制
Meaning
to restrain or restrict someone’s freedom
Example
The strict rules fettered the creativity of the students.
严格的规则限制了学生们的创造力。
B2 noun /plænˈteɪʃən/

plantation

种植园
Meaning
a large area of land where crops are grown, often for commercial purposes
Example
The sugarcane plantation stretched for miles across the valley.
甘蔗种植园沿着山谷延伸数英里。
B2 noun /ˈhɑːrd.ʃɪp/

Hardship

困境，痛苦
Meaning
severe suffering or privation; difficulty or distress
Example
Despite facing many hardships during the war, the family remained united and hopeful.
尽管在战争期间经历了许多困难，家庭依然保持团结和希望。
C1 adjective /dɪˈbeɪst/

debased

贬值的
Meaning
having lost quality, value, or moral character
Example
The debased currency lost the trust of the people.
贬值的货币失去了人们的信任。
C2 verb /ˈvɪtrɪfaɪ/

vitrify

转变为玻璃
Meaning
to turn into glass or a glass-like substance by heat
Example
Sand can vitrify under intense heat.
沙子在强烈的热量下可以转变为玻璃。
C2 noun /fluː/

flue

烟道
Meaning
A pipe or channel for smoke and waste gases produced by a fire, gas heater, or power station.
Example
The chimney flue needs to be cleaned regularly.
烟囱的烟道需要定期清理。
C1 adjective /ˈhɑːrdi/

hardy

坚韧，强健
Meaning
Strong, robust, and capable of enduring difficult conditions.
Example
Hardy plants can survive the harsh winter.
坚韧的植物能在严寒的冬季生存。
C2 verb /əbˈvɜːrt/

obvert

反转
Meaning
To turn something so as to face in a different direction; in logic, to convert a proposition by negating both subject and predicate.
Example
The teacher asked the students to obvert the statement for practice.
老师要求学生练习将声明进行奥贝特。
B1 noun ˈkɒnsept

concept

概念
Meaning
An abstract idea or general notion
Example
The concept of chasing two rabbits teaches focus.
追逐两只兔子的概念教会了我们专注。
C1 verb /rɪˈtɔːrt/

retort

反驳
Meaning
To reply quickly or sharply, often in a witty or angry manner.
Example
He quickly retorted that he was not to blame.
他迅速回应说他没有错。
C2 noun /ˌræʃioʊsɪˈneɪʃən/

ratiocination

推理
Meaning
the process of reasoning or logical thinking
Example
His ratiocination impressed the judges during the debate.
他的推理在辩论中给裁判留下了深刻印象。
C1 noun /ˈskruːpəl/

scruple

顾忌
Meaning
A moral or ethical consideration that restrains actions.
Example
He had no scruples about lying to get ahead.
他在为了进步而撒谎时没有任何顾忌。
C1 noun /ˈdaʊri/

dowry

嫁妆
Meaning
Property or money brought by a bride to her husband at marriage.
Example
The dowry tradition is still followed in some cultures.
一些文化仍然遵循嫁妆的传统。
C2 noun/verb /ˈrɛkəmˌpɛns/

recompense

赔偿
Meaning
to compensate someone for loss or harm suffered; compensation given for damage or injury
Example
The company offered financial recompense to the injured worker.
公司向受伤的工人提供了经济赔偿。
C2 verb /ɪnˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪt/

ingratiate

Meaning
To gain favor or approval by deliberate effort, often in a flattering way.
Example
She tried to ingratiate herself with her boss by complimenting him often.
B1 noun /pɒnd/

Pond

池塘
Meaning
a small body of still water formed naturally or by artificial means
Example
The children fed the ducks at the pond in the park.
孩子们在公园的池塘里喂鸭子。
B2 verb ˈtrænsfɔːrm

transform

转变
Meaning
To change in form, appearance, or structure; metamorphose.
Example
Volunteering can transform lives and communities.
志愿服务可以转变生活和社区。
C2 noun /ˈfʊl.krəm/

fulcrum

支点
Meaning
The point or support on which a lever pivots; a central or essential point of activity or support.
Example
The teacher became the fulcrum of change in the school.
老师成为了学校变革的支点。
C1 adjective /ˌlaɪtˈhɑːrtɪd/

light-hearted

轻松愉快的
Meaning
cheerful, carefree, and not serious
Example
She gave a light-hearted speech at the party.
她在派对上做了一个轻松愉快的演讲。
B2 noun /ˈdiːlər/

dealer

经销商
Meaning
a person or business that buys and sells goods; someone who distributes
Example
The car dealer offered a discount to attract customers.
汽车经销商提供了折扣以吸引客户。
B2 adjective /lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət/

Legitimate

合法的; 有效的; 真实的; 合理的
Meaning
lawful; valid; genuine; reasonable
Example
He has a legitimate reason for being late.
他有正当的理由迟到。
A2 noun /ˈruːlər/

ruler

统治者; 尺子
Meaning
A person who governs or controls a country; a straight-edged tool used for measuring or drawing lines
Example
The ruler drew a straight line on the paper while the king was a powerful ruler of his kingdom.
鲁勒在纸上画了一条直线，而国王是他王国的强大统治者。
C1 noun /ˈsuːtər/

suitor

追求者
Meaning
a man who pursues a relationship with a woman, often with the intent to marry
Example
She had many suitors vying for her attention.
她有许多追求者争夺她的注意力。
A2 noun /brænd/

brand

品牌
Meaning
a type of product manufactured by a company under a particular name
Example
Nike is a popular brand of sportswear.
Nike 是一个受欢迎的运动服品牌。